2020年英语高考模拟原创14 阅读理解—社会生活类(教师版)
2020年高考英语模拟试卷(含答案)
2020年高考英语模拟试卷本测试共150分，测试时间为120分钟。
第一部分听力（共两节，满分30分）第一节（共5小题；每小题1.5 分，满分7.5分）听下面5段对话，每段对话后有一个小题。
从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听完每段对话后，你都有10秒钟的时间来回答有关小题和阅读下一小题。
每段对话仅读一遍。
1. Where does this conversation probably take place?A. At home.B. At a restaurant.C. In a shop.2. What will the woman do tonight?A. Go to the airport.B. Finish her report.C. Attend the conference.3. When did the concert start?A. 7:30.B. 7:45.C. 8:20.4. Who was having the birthday party?A. Mary.B. John.C. Charlie.5. How does the man decide to get to the airport?A. By taxi.B. By subway.C. By bus.第二节（共15小题；每小题1.5分，满分22.5分）听下面5段对话或独白。
每段对话或独白后有几个小题，从题中所给的A、B、C三个选项中选出最佳选项。
听每段对话或独白前，你将有时间阅读各个小题，每小题5秒钟；听完后，各小题将给出5秒钟的作答时间。
每段对话或独白读两遍。
听第6段材料，回答第6至7题。
6. What is the probable relationship between the speakers?A. Schoolmates.B. Strangers.C. Bus driver and passenger.7. How does the woman go to her class in the end?A. By bus.B. By bike.C. On foot.听第7段材料，回答第8至10题。
高三英语高考练习阅读理解之社会生活类(一)通用
现吨市安达阳光实验学校Passage 1The latest research suggests that the key factor separating geniuses from the merely accomplished is not I.Q., a generally bad predictor of success. Instead, it’s purposeful practice. Top performers spend more hours practising their craft. It you wanted to picture how a typical genius might develop, you’d take a girl who possessed a slightly above average language ability. It wouldn’t have to be a big talent, just enough so that she might gain some sense of distinction. Then you would want her to meet, say, a novelist, who coincidentally shared some similar qualities. Maybe the writer was from the same town, had the same family background, or shared the same birthday.This contact would give the girl a vision of her future self. It would hive her some idea of a fascinating circle who might someday join. It would also help if one of her parents died when she was 12, giving her a strong sense of insecurity and fuelling a desperate need for success. Armed with this ambition, she would read novels and life stories of writers without end. This would give her a primary knowledge of her field. She’s be able to see new writing in deeper ways and quickly understand its inner workings.Then she would practise writing. Her practice would be slow, painstaking and error-focused. By practising in this way, he delays the automatizing process. Her mind wants to turn conscious, newly learned skills into unconscious. Automatically performed skills. By practising slowly, by breaking skills down into tiny parts and repeating, she forces the brain to internalize a better pattern of performance. Then she would find an adviser who would provide a constant stream of feedback, viewing her performance form the outside, correcting the smallest errors, pushing her to take on tougher challenges. By now she is redoing problems-how do I get characters into a room-dozens and dozens of times. She is establishing habits of thought she can call upon in order to understand or solve future problems.The primary quality our young writer possesses is not some mysterious genius. It’s the ability to develop a purposeful, laborious and boring practice routine; the latest research takes some of the magic out of great achievement. But it underlines a fact that is often neglected. Public discussion is affected by genetics and what we’re “hard-wired” to do. And it’s true that genes play a role in our capabilities. But the brain is also very plastic. We construct ourselves through behaviour.76. The passage mainly deals with_____.A. the function of I.Q. in cultivating a writerB. the relationship between genius and successC. the decisive factor in making a geniusD. the way of gaining some sense of distinction77. By reading novels and writers’ stories, the girlcould _____.A. come to understand the inner structure of writingB. join a fascinating circle of writers somedayC. share with a novelist her likes and dislikesD. learn from the living examples to establish a sense of security78. In the girl’s lon g painstaking training process,________.A. her adviser forms a primary challenging force to her success.B. her writing turns into an automatic pattern of performanceC. she acquires the magic of some great achievementD. she comes to realize she is “hard-wired” to write79. What can be concluded from the passage?A. A fuelling ambition plays a leading role in one’s successB. A responsible adviser is more important than the knowledge of writing.C. As to the growth of a genius, I.Q. Doesn’t matter, but just his|her effort.D. What really matters is what you do rather than who you are.答案 76.C 77.A 78.B 79.DPassage 2Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.Recite and repeat in conversation.When you hear a person’s name，repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.Ask the other person to recite and repeat.You can let other people help you remember their names. After you’ve been introduced to someone，ask that person to spell the name mad pronounce it correctly for you. Most people will be pleased by the effort you’re making to learn their names.Admit you don’t know.Admitting that you can’t remember someone’s name can actually make people relaxed. Most of them will feel sympathy if you say. “I’m working to remember names better. Yours is right on the tip of my tongue. What is it again?”Use associations.Link each person yon meet with one thing you find interesting or unusual. For example，you could make a mental note: "Vicki Cheng -- tall, black hair. " To reinforce you’re your associations, write them on a small card as soon as possible.Limit the number of new names you learn at one time.When meeting a group of people, concentrate on remembering justtwo or three names. Free yourself from remembering every one. Few of the people in mass introductions expect you to remember their names. Another way is to limit yourself to learning just first names. Last names can come later.Go early.Consider going early to conferences, parties and classes. Sometimes just a few people show up on time. That's fewer names for you to remember. And as more people arrive, you can hear them being introduced to others-an automatic review for you.56. How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?A. They will be moved.B. They will be annoyed.C. They will be delighted.D. They will be discouraged.57. If you can't remember someone's name, you may __A. tell him the truthB. tell him a white lieC. ask him for pityD. ask others to help you58. When you meet a group of people, it is better to remember __A. all their namesB. a couple of names firstC. just their last namesD. as many names as possible59. What does the text mainly tell us?A. Tips on an important social skill.B. Importance of attending parties.C. How to make use of associations.D. How to recite and repeat names.答案 56.C 57.A 58.B 59.APassage 3When students and parents are asked to rate subjects according to their importance ,the arts are unavoidably at the bottom of the list . Music is nice, people seem to say, but not important. Too often it is viewed as mere entertainment, but certainly not an education priority （优先）。
2020年全国高考英语试题分类汇编：阅读之社会生活类
2020全国高考英语汇编阅读之社会生活类一（2020安徽卷）CYou are the collector in the gallery of your life. You collect. You might not mean to but you do. One out of three people collects tangible（有形的）things such as cats, photos and noisy toys. There are among some 40 collections that are being shown at “The Museum Of”—the first of several new museums which, over the next two years, will exhibit the objects accumulated by unknown collectors. In doing so, they will promote a popular culture of museums, not what museums normally represent.Some of the collections are fairly common—records, model houses. Others are strangely beautiful—branches that have fallen from tree, for example. But they all reveal （显露）a lot of things: ask someone what they collect and their answers will tell you who they are.Other on the way include “The museum of Collectors” and “The Museum of Me.”These new ones, it is hoped, will build on the success of “The Museum Of.” The thinkers behind the project want to explore why people collect, and what it means to do so. They hope that visitors who may not have considered themselves collectors will begin to see they, too, collect.Some collectors say they started or stopped making collections at important point: the beginning or end of adolescence—“it’s a growing-up thing; you stop when you grow up,”says one. Other painful times are mentioned, such as the end of a relationship. For time and life can seem so uncontrollable that a steady serial（顺序排列的）arrangement is comforting.64. How will the new museums promote a popular culture of museums?A. By collecting more tangible things.B. By showing what ordinary people have collected.C. By correcting what museums normally represent.D. By accumulating 40 collections two years from now.65. What can be learned about collectors from their collections?A. Who they are.B. How old they are.C.Where they were born.D. Why they might not mean to collect.66. Which of the following is an aim of the new museums?A. To help people sell their collections.B. To encourage more people to collect.C. To study the significance of collecting.D. To find out why people visit museums.67. According to the last paragraph, people may stop collecting when theyA. become adultsB. feel happy with lifeC. are ready for a relationshipD. feel time to he uncontrollable【考点】考察社会生活类阅读【文章大意】本文介绍了一种新型的收藏模式：普通人自己收藏一些很零碎的东西。
2024年高考模拟考试英语试题
2024年高考模拟考试英语试题2024.05第一部分阅读(共两节，满分50分)第一节(共15 小题;每小题2.5分,满分37.5分)AFor the 150th anniversary of the first Impressionist exhibition, the Musée d’Orsay, which houses the world’s largest collection of this current, is offering a major retrospective (回顾展) of this artistic trend with Paris 1874: Inventing Impressionism from March 26 to July 14.150 years ago, on April 15, 1874, in a luxurious photographer Nadar’s studio in northern Paris, Berthe Morisot, Edouard Degas and Claude Monet came together as a cooperative limited company to open the first Impressionist exhibition, a movement that would forever change the course of art history.The retrospective will take visitors on a virtual tour to the very moment 150 years ago. During the 40-minute immersive (沉浸的) tour, visitors will spend a virtual evening with the famous impressionists and travel by steam train to Bougival, west of Paris, where many of them worked. Visitors will then tour the main exhibition, which opens into a gallery with Renoir’s La Parisienne and La Danseuse that featured in the 1874 exhibition, and other impressionist paintings, drawings and sculptures.“The immersive experience is unique and innovative. You can go into this e xhibition and relive the evening with the artists and discover the origin of this movement. We want to recreate the emotion for visitors of the 1874 exhibition,” said Abastado, director of digital development at the Musée d’Orsay.Guidelines:* The experience is suitable for children of 11 y/o and above; children under 8 y/o are prohibited.*We remind you that, in view of the technology used, virtual reality experiences are not recommended for people with balance or vision disorders.*Walkers and motorized wheelchairs are not permitted in the space, but manual wheelchairs are accepted.1. What’s the retrospective mainly aimed at?A. Protecting cultural diversity.B. Fueling people’s love for art.C. Showing honor to late artists.D. Marking the birth of a movement.2. What can be experienced during the virtual tour?A. Painting a picture on the spot.B. Driving a steam train in person.C. Meeting famous impressionists.D. Staying overnight in the gallery.3. Who is the most suitable to visit the exhibition?A. An eight-year-old boy.B. An adult with a walker.C. A visually-challenged girl.D. A teenager in a manual wheelchair.BTravelling seemed like falsehood to me. I grew tired of backpackers expressing too much praise about how petting a baby elephant in Thailand “transformed” them. Globe-traveling to me held no more promise than finding a few bills in the pocket of an old coat. I needed something deeper than an Eat, Play, Love moment.One day, Vasilis, my Greek best friend, reminded me of our decade-old promise: after our final exams, I would visit his hometown in Athens. Maybe, it was time to make good on that promise.I finally boarded the plane. Vasilis picked me up at the airport. I smiled, thinking how improbable this moment seemed all those years ago.The decade-long wait proved to be well worth it. Every step through the ancient streets revealed new wonders. However, none of them truly mattered. What would forever alter my perception of travel was a chance encounter with a local.Vasilis and I were wandering Athens when a special sound caught our attention—a rhythmic clinking disturbing the quietness of the residential street. Curiously, we followed the sound to a humble workshop. Inside, a welder (焊工) gave no mind to our presence behind him. He wore no flashy protective suit—this was just another day for him, another dance with fire and metal that had become second nature. Under the sunshade, his orange cat rested in the comforting warmth...As the man continued welding, I felt a bit of envy. I envied his peace and contentment. I admired the simplicity he embodied（=showed）. I imagined the welder happy, finding fulfillment in his craft (手艺) and returning to his loving family.... The moment moved me to tears. Leaving the workshop, rain blending with tea rs, I realized how easily life’s poetry could pass unnoticed.Home again in Montreal, I stop simply pursuing better things, better experiences and better people that are never grasped. I realize the real journey is inward—to appreciate life’s ordinary magic. That sure beats petting any baby elephant. I may not have returned home “transformed,” but I’ll always think of the welder and his cat.4. Which aspect of travelling makes the author feel uneasy?A. Shortage of adequate funds.B. Discomfort in dietary habits.C. Overstatement of travel’s effects.D. Danger of petting baby animals.5. What drove the author to go to Athens?A. Meeting a commitment.B. Exploring a unique landscape.C. Receiving further education.D. Escaping from the current life.6. What does the underlined word “poetry” in paragraph 6 probably refer to?A. Poems written by masters.B. Peace and simplicity.C. Spirit of craftsmanship.D. Special sound in the street.7. Which of the following can be a suitable title for the text?A. Friendship Lasts ForeverB. Travelling Shapes a Better SelfC. Pursuit of Happiness Never StopsD. The Ordinary Makes ExtraordinaryCIn 2022, the Nature Conservancy launched two 5-year pilot projects at working ranches (牧场) in Kansas and New Mexico to determine if virtual fences enable land managers to better perform regenerative(再生的) management practices and to assess potential benefits for biodiversity and for ranchers(牧场主)’ bottom lines, as well as impacts on soil carbon storage.Applauded by the U. S. Department of Agriculture as a climate adaption strategy, virtual fencing is an innovative technology that enables ranchers to use a smartphone or web app to remotely monitor and control where and when cattle graze (吃草). Virtual fences can reduce the need for physical fences, which require significant time, expense and labor to maintain. Physical fences also limit land managers in their ability to change grazing boundaries to adapt to seasonal changes in vegetation or to exclude cattle from ecologically sensitive areas.The cows are outfitted（=equipped）with battery-operated, GPS-enabled collars that send out a radio frequency to communicate with reception towers, creating virtual grazing boundaries set by a rancher. When a cow approaches the edge of the virtual boundary, the collar produces a sound signaling it to turn around. If the cow proceeds to cross the boundary, it receives a momentary mild shock, signaling that it’s gone too far and should rejoin its group.Grasslands are the least protected habitat on earth and one of the most effective carbon sinks, storing up to 20% of the world’s soil organic carbon. Unfortunately, grasslands are continuing to rapidly disappear for several reasons. For ecological health, most grassland ecosystems need periods of disturbance to aerate (使透气) the soil, stimulate plant growth and recycle nutrients into the soil. Ranchers complete this disturbance-rest cycle by managing the timing, location, herd size and intensity of grazing activities, all of which can be time-consuming and painstaking.“Currently, the costs of virtual fencing are still high, but in the long run it can help land managers better carry out management practices that regenerate land health, help address climate change and biodiversity loss,” said William Burnidge, director of the Nature Conservancy.8. What’s stressed concerning virtual fencing in paragraph 2?A. Its smart design.B. Its major advantages.C. Its wide application.D. Its working principles.9. What does the mild shock indicate to the cow?A. It’s time to return.B. It’s time to graze.C. It’s in danger.D. It’s in a wrong direction.10. What’s unavoidable for ranchers to complete the disturbance-rest cycle?A. Intense efforts.B. Polluted soil.C. Financial failure.D. Ecological imbalance.11. What’s Mr. Burnidge’s attitude to virtual fencing?A. Intolerant.B. Objective.C. Doubtful.D. Conservative.DOver the past few months, I’ve been invited to speak with well-known writers, musicians and film producers regarding my recent book, Extraterrestrial. Prior to these conversations, I was on the receiving (and admiring) end of their artistic work, but now they were curious about my own research as a scientist. The reverse led me to recognize the similarities between innovation in the arts and the sciences.In sciences and arts alike, creativity appears magically as an unpredictable fountain of inspiration from the subconscious (潜意识). Its unexpected content breaks routines within traditional thinking. It delivers something new that is distinct from common practices, often taking people out of their comfort zone because it is ahead of its time. As a result, many innovators are laughed at and denied the recognition they deserve when they need it the most.There are many examples of such circumstances. In 1933 Fritz Zwicky inferred the existence of “dark matter”, but it took four decades for this concept to gain recognition within the astronomy community. Vincent van Gogh was considered a madman and a failure throughout his life. Today, his paintings are among the most expensive ever sold, though.Typically, life offers two ways of acquiring objects. One is by collecting available items, and the other is by creating things that never existed before. Whereas most items on the shelves of supermarkets are mass-produced, products that are newly created by artists or scientists are originally unique. Just like aging wine, a product of creative work acquires quality over time. It is colored by the response of the audience as well as by imitations. The initial circumstances are a reminder of an admirable baby. It is fascinating for a scientist or an artist to watch the interaction of their creation with the world, just as it is for parents to watch their children.Creativity in arts and sciences establishes a backdrop（=background）for human existence, as the content it invents gives pleasure and meaning to our lives. The human act of creation is an infinite-sum game, from which all of us benefit. And we can all participate in the creative process.12. Which can best replace the underlined word “reverse” in paragraph 1?A. Priority.B. Assumption.C. Shift.D. Preference.13. What can best describe creativity in sciences and arts?A. It tends to be forecastable.B. It mirrors common beliefs.C. It usually leads the times.D. It enjoys instant acceptance.14. What can be inferred from paragraph 4?A. Creative works withstand the test of time.B. Mass-produced items are preferable.C. Old wine can’t be put into new bottl es.D. Inventiveness starts from childhood.15. What’s the purpose of the last paragraph?A. To clarify a concept.B. To launch an appeal.C. To offer an entertainment.D. To advocate a lifestyle.第二节(共5 小题;每小题2.5 分,满分12.5分)Providing feedback(反馈意见) is an essential part of personal and career development. 16 One of the most effective and classic methods to make it easier for both the giver and receiver is the feedback sandwich technique, sometimes also referred to as a compliment (赞美) sandwich.If you are seeking to enhance your career growth, learning about the feedback sandwich can be a game-changer. 17 Rather than simply focusing on what went wrong, it ensures that the person receiving the feedback also knows what went well. The process can be broken into three parts. A manager or superior starts by providing positive feedback to encourage a person to continue their good work. Afterward, they communicate constructive feedback for the person to improve. This feedback aims to be specific, behavioral, and relevant to the situation. 18 The feedback sandwich technique is a highly useful method. It can help soften the blow of criticism. By starting and ending with positive feedback, it’s easier for the recipient（接受者）to receive the constructive criticism without feeling attacked. 19 As we all know, criticism is awkward, but when you’re giving potentially negative feedback, it’s easier when you’re also serving it up with two compliments. Additionally, it enables the meeting or an interaction to end ona positive note.20 Many people are knowledgeable about this technique, which might make it sound insincere or predictable if not done correctly. Also, when feedback becomes a routine, employees can start to perceive positive feedback as simply a form of sugarcoating the negatives, thus reducing its value. Hence, positive feedback should not simply be seen as something to cushion（=relieve）the negative, but should be delivered so as to reinforce(=enhance) and encourage good performance.A. It’s essential to be aware of its limitations, though.B. Similarly, it is also easier for the giver to offer feedback.C. The manager then ends the feedback session with positive feedback.D. The technique may lead to unclear and indirect personal communication.E. Delivering constructive criticism, however, can be challenging if not done correctly.F. It may not be for every situation, but it can make negative feedback more digestible.G. This technique involves using constructive feedback wrapped between two layers of positive feedback.第二部分语言运用(共两节，满分30分)第一节(共15 小题;每小题1分, 满分15 分)I’d been exploring the 40-hectare woods around our cottage my whole life and I knew the way well. So it was a 21 when I found myself lost there.One dull cold February afternoon, I had a sudden 22 to hike the hill with my two daughters. Putting on our snowshoes, we immediately 23 northwestward. While making our way up the hill, my daughters stopped occasionally to investigate unknown plants and to look at the abandoned deer beds.... These really made their 24 .As the shadows started to 25 , we moved further up. Soon, weariness(=tiredness) began to outpace(超过) 26 . We decided to return. Instead of backtracking over our 27 route, I chose to walk down the steep side of the hill, 28 my common sense that ahead of us lay the stream that would guide us to the road. But as the terrain (地形) changed, I had my first major moment of 29 : Where was the stream? Were we off course?I instinctively (本能地) pulled out my phone to get my location, but it 30 in my hand in the cold air. 31 , I started feeling a bit panicky. However, I quickly 32 myself, reassuring my daughters to continue walking. Focusing on the landmarks, I spotted a familiar tree and eventually 33 the road.That winter’s day taught me a valuable lesson about habitual reliance on technology. If my phone had 34 then, I might have directly followed the GPS, ignoring the old 35 of depending on surroundings and life skills.21. A. challenge B. shock C. reward D. reminder22. A. discovery B. response C. worry D. urge23. A. escaped B. drove C. headed D. looked24. A. reputation B. dream C. day D. way25. A. lengthen B. swing C. emerge D. fade26. A. fuel B. wisdom C. coldness D. enthusiasm27. A. original B. rough C. offbeat D. roundabout28. A. appreciating B. trusting C. envisioning D. assessing29. A. curiosity B. comparison C. doubt D. anticipation30. A. died B. slipped C. flashed D. rang31. A. Reportedly B. Admittedly C. Seemingly D. Surprisingly32. A. exposed B. calmed C. defended D. behaved33. A. got off B. laid down C. came across D. made out34. A. worked B. remained C. changed D. overheated35. A. theory B. standard C. practice D. routine第二节(共10 小题;每小题1.5分,满分15分)阅读下面短文，在空白处填入1个适当的单词或括号内单词的正确形式。
高考阅读理解真题-社会生活类
高考阅读理解真题-社会生活类高考阅读理解真题-社会生活类引导语：《孙子兵法》曰：“知己知彼”才能“百战不殆”。
阅读理解是高考的'重头戏，能否顺利通过此关影响高考全局。
以下是YJBYS的店铺为大家整理的高考阅读理解真题——社会生活类。
希望对大家的学习能有所帮助!Blind imitation (模仿)is self-destruction.T o those who do not recognize their unique worth. Imitation appears attractive: to those who know their strenghth. Imitation is unacceptable.In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful. When I first learned to cook, I used recipes (菜谱) and turned out some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why follow someone else’s way of cooking when I could create my own? Imitating role models is like using training wheels on a child’s bicycle; they help you get going, but once you find your own balance, you fly faster and farther without relying on them.In daily life, imitation can hurt us if we subconsciously (下意识地) hold poor role models. If, as a child, you observed people whose lives were bad, you may have accepted their fear and pain as normal and gone on to follow what they did. If you do not make strong choices for yourself, you will get the results of the weak choices of others.In the field of entertainment, our culture glorifies celebrities. Those stars look great on screen. But when they step off screen, their personal lives may be disastrous. If you are going to follow someone, focus on their talent, not their bad character or unacceptable behaviors.Blessed is the person willing to act on their sundden desire to create somrthing unique.Think of themovies,books,teachers,and friends that have affected you most deeply.They touched you because their creations were motivated by inspiration,not desperation.The world is changed not by those who do what has been done brfore them,but by those who do what has been done inside them.Creative people have an endless resource of ideas.The problem a creator faces is not running out of material;it is what to do with the material knocking at the door of imagination.Syudy your role models,accept the gifts they have given,and leave behind what does not server.Then you can say,”I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors”tragedies and tory ,and know that they are cheering on.1.Imitation proves useful when you .A.know you are uniqueB.lose the bslance of lifeC.begin to learn something newD.get tired of routine practice2. To avoid the bad result of imitation, we should________.A. forget daily fear and painB. choose the right exampleC. ask others for decisionsD. stay away from stars3.Acording to the author. The world moves on because of those who are .A. desperate to intruence others with their knowledgeB. ready to turn their original ideas into realityC. eager to discover what their ancestors didD. willing to accept others’ideas4.The trouble a creator faces is .A. the lack of strong motivationB. the absence of practical ideasC. how to search for more materialsD. how to use imagination creatively5. What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A. To highlight the importance of creatively.B. To criticize the characters of role models.C. To compare imitation with creation.D. To explain the meaning of success.。
高考英语二轮专题限时训练(36)社会生活型阅读理解(2)(含答案)
专题限时训练(三十六) [社会生活型阅读理解(二)](限时：25分钟)(一)A tent can be one of the more costly items on your camping equipment shopping list. It is definitely something that you need to consider carefully.By seeing a tent for real you will be able to get a better impression of its size and construction in the traditional shop. However, the downside is that, unless you are experienced，you may miss out some of the details that the manufacturer's promotional material makes clear. Cheap tents often look similar to the quality models they are mimicking(模仿), but you can be sure that they use inferior(次的) materials and probably have lower design standards.Shop staff are often campers themselves. That means they usually can give lots of advice. If a shop assistant agrees with your own conclusions, that will be great; if they try to change your decision with a clear and reasonable argument, then that will be worth considering; if they just try to bamboozle(欺骗) or even bully, you then walk away.The Internet is a wonderful tool, and so long as you know how to make the most of search engines and put in a little effort, you really have the perfect answer waiting to be found. That answer will be different for every camper as each of us has different needs. Don't be surprised to see your favourite criticized somewhere, but if you see too much criticism，then you had better start thinking again. No problem. You won't have spent anything yet, so think of it positively as a large expense is saved.Probably the best approach, if you have the time, is to research tents online and make a short list. Then try to inspect those tents at nearby shops. Then you can make a final decision on where to buy your chosen model based purely on total cost.1．The underlined word “downside” in Paragraph 2 means“________”．A．disadvantage B．instructionC．argument D．principle2．It can be concluded from the third paragraph that________.A．shop assistants usually enjoy going campingB．shop assistants usually have practical adviceC．you should consider your idea repeatedlyD．it is impolite for you to trouble shop assistants3．You can make use of the Internet to________.A．meet your different needsB．find the answer for every camperC．help you out of troubleD．find your favourite tent4．Which of the following would be the main idea of this passage?A．It is good to buy your tent in the traditional shop.B．You'd better buy a tent with the help of the Internet.C．Better buy a tent combining seeing tents for real in shops and researching them online.D．Going camping is really beneficial to your health.(二)A smartphone is a mobile phone built on a mobile operating system, with more advanced computing abilities than a common phone. The first smartphones enabled the users to send and receive emails. Later models added the functions of portable media players, pocket video cameras, and GPS navigation units to form one multiuse device. Many modern smartphones also include touch screens and Web browsers that display Web pages.A recent report says we spend an average of two hours and 40 minutes each day looking at a smartphone. That doesn't mean making calls, but playing phone games and browsing the Web.Nowadays we always find people checking emails in a re staurant, taking a picture of the food when it arrives, or checking a message during a conversation instead of traditional communication. It's no secret that our life is being affected by our smartphones obsession.However, this phenomenon has never been presented so vividly as in the short YouTube film I Forgot My Phone. Despite only being online for a few days, it's already been viewed more than 10.5 million times. Whether it will be screened in the cinema remains to be seen.Ironically, YouTube's data show that the site gets a billion views per day from mobile devices, so a lot of those people watched it on their phones.The short film, written by and starring actress Charlene deGuzman, shows groups of people in various social situations, the majority of whom are absorbed in their phones instead of the world around them. To a certain extent, we all do it.5．People prefer a smartphone to a common one, because the latter can only help us ________.A．check emailsB．send messagesC．find the destinationD．watch a video6．The underlined word “obsession” in the third paragraph most probably means “________”．A．devotion B．contributionC．addiction D．emotion7．Which of the following is TRUE?A．People spend an average of two hours and 40 minutes each day using smartphones.B．The film hasn't been put on in the cinema.C．The film is written by an actor named Charlene deGuzman.D．The film has already been viewed more than 105 million times in the first few days.8．When the writer mentions the number of people watching the film from mobile devices in the fifth paragraph, he mainly feels ________.A．encouraged B．depressedC．proud D．satisfied(三)The slogan “a dog is for life, not just for Christmas” has been going strong for 27 years now.Dogs and cats have been popular Christmas gifts in the UK and Europe for many years.But some people still haven't quite got the message.The slogan still holds good.Some 105,000 dogs were rounded up by the local government last year because they had been abandoned, many of them shortly after the festival season.The main reason given by owners for handing their dogs over to the Dogs Trust is that the dogs need more attention than they can give; behavioural problems and moving homes are also reasons given.But Eleanor Silk, the Trust's co mmunications director, says, “It's often four or five months after Christmas, in early summer, when the owner finds that the dog has got too big and too active, or that it hasn't been trained properly and has caused damage around the home.”In any case, some organizations that help pets are quick to point out that if you are serious about getting a puppy as a pet, Christmas is not the time to do it.Puppies need to get used to their new surroundings, to be introduced to a routine, and to be looked after like small children.It's hard to meet any of these needs at Christmas.What's more, pulling a puppy out of a Christmas stocking in itself sends the wrong message to children.It encourages children to think of the puppy as a toy, rather than a responsibility.Appreciating what you're taking on with the dogs can be a sobering(使人清醒的) realization.“For life” means thinking about the effect they'll have on your life.It also infers that you will need to care for the dogs for their whole life.9．What would be the best title for the passage?A．Dogs and cats—the most popular Christmas giftsB．A pet is for life, not just for ChristmasC．How to take care of your pets over ChristmasD．Let's help those abandoned pets10．According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a reason for pets to be abandoned?A．Pets spread some diseases.B．Pets damage some things in the houses.C．The owners can't take good care of the pets.D．The owners have to move to other places.11．The fifth paragraph mainly tells us ________.A．how to take best care of Christmas petsB．the right time to have a puppy as a petC．the reason why Christmas is not the time to get a petD．the worries about Christmas pets from organizations that help pets12．Why is the author against the idea of putting a dog in the Christmas stocking as a Christmas gift?A．Because a dog can still cause damage.B．Because children will not take a dog seriously.C．Because children don't like to have a dog as a Christmas gift.D．Because a Christmas stocking is not big enough to put a dog in.专题限时训练(三十六)【社会生活型阅读理解(二】(一)【文章大意】这篇文章主要讲了在上买帐篷和实体店买帐篷的利与弊。
2014-2020年高考英语真题分类训练 专题15 阅读理解之社会生活、说理议论类(教师版含解析)
History makes us more empathetic(具有共情能力的), Studying history can give us insight(洞察力)into why our culture does certain things, and how the past has shaped it into what we know now. It also provides a rather strong foundation for empathy across cultures. Fear and hate for others is usually caused by ignorance(无知). We're scared of the things that we don't understand. History has the potential to break down those boundaries by offering us insight into entire worlds that would otherwise be foreign to us.
2020年高考英语题组
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Studying a subject that you feel pointless is never a fun or easy task. If you're studying history, asking yourself the question "why is history important "is a very good first step. History is an essential part of human civilization. You will find something here that will arouse your interest, or get you thinking about the significance of history.
2020高考英语二轮专题复习 阅读理解 社会生活类提分训练(2020年真题集锦,含解析)新人教版
社会生活类(2013·新课标全国卷Ⅱ·C) (2013·大纲版全国卷·C)Given that many people’s moods(情绪)are regulated by the chemical action of chocolate,it was probably only a matter of time before somebody made the chocolate shop similar to a drugstore of Chinese medicine.Looking like a setting from the film Charlie & the Chocolate Factory,Singapore’s Chocolate Research Facility(CRF)has over 100 varieties of chocolates.Its founder is Chris Lee who grew up at his parents’corner store with one hand almost always in the jar of sweets.If the CRF seems to be a smart idea,that’s because Lee is not merely a seasoned salesperson but also head of a marketing department that has business relations with big names such as Levi’s and Sony.That idea surely results in the imagination at work when it comes to making different flavored(味道)chocolates.The CRF’s produce is“green”,made within the country and divided into 10 lines,with the Alcohol Series being the most popular.The Exotic Series—with Sichuan pepper,red bean(豆),cheese and other flavors—also does well and is fun to taste.And for chocolate snobs,who think that they have a better knowledge of chocolate than others,the Connoisseur Series uses cocoa beans from Togo,Cuba,Venezuela,and Ghana,among others.【文章大意】本文介绍了新加坡的Chocolate Research Facility,它拥有100多种巧克力,并且着重介绍了几种很有风味的巧克力。
2020年高考英语阅读理解模拟训练及答案
2020年⾼考英语阅读理解模拟训练及答案2020年⾼考英语阅读理解模拟训练(名师押题预测，绝对精品，值得下载练习)第⼆部分阅读理解（共两节，满分40分）第⼀节（共15⼩题；每⼩题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短⽂，从每题所给的四个选项（A、B、C和D）中选出最佳选项，并在答题卡上将该项涂⿊。
AThe Danish lifestyle concept of hygge means many indescribable feeling of comfortable things to many people. Now, join us in visiting some of the best hygge places.1. Manhausen (Manshausen, Norway)Adventure-seeking people needn’t look further than Manhausen, a 55-acre island escape in Norway’s Groteya strait. Not to be missed the saltwater hot tub overlooking the sea and family-style meals enjoyed fireside at the main house. The baby sitting service also available.Get more information here.2. Cedar Lakes Estate (Port Jervis, New York)Occupying 500 bucolic acres, this turnof-the-century summer camp now houses a host of luxury, lodge-style cabins. Bike the grounds, paddle the lakes, swim in the outdoor heated pool or head to a nearby mountain for a day of skiing. Then lie down with a great book beneath a fur blanket, turn on your fireplace and get your snuggle on.Get more information here.3. Soho Farmhouse (Oxfordshire, England)This Oxfordshire countryside members-only club offers up a British version of hygge. Among the splendid property’s coziest offerings: the community farmyard and the Studie Cabin guest room, which boasts views of the lake.4. Salt House Inn (Provincetown, Massachusetts)This charming coastal town now boasts a 19th-century-shingled cottage turned hotel. Book your visit during the quiet, windswept off-season (January through March) for some salty fresh air on the beach.Get more information here.21. If you are taking a baby, which one may suit you best?A. Manhausen.B. Cedar Lakes Estate.C. Soho Farmhouse.D. Salt House Inn.22. What is special about Soho Farmhouse?A. Water scenery.B. Limited access.C. Outdoor activities.D. Family-style meals.23. Where is this text most probably taken from?A. A magazine.B. A brochure.C. A textbook.D. A website.BThe summer I turned 16, my father gave me a car, which permitted Hannah and me to drive around Tucson whenever we wanted to.Hannah was my best friend. “Hannah’s amazing,” my mother always said. And sure enough, that summer she signed with a modeling agency. She was already doing runway work.One day, Hannah and I went to the movies. On the way h ome, we stopped at the McDonald’s drive-through, putting the fries on the seat between us to share. “Let’s ride around a while,” I said. It was a clear night, moonlight shone over the desert. Taking a turn too fast, I hit a patch of dirt and fishtailed.Fr ench fries on the floor. An impossible amount of blood on Hannah’s face. They took us in separate ambulances. In the ER, my parents spoke quietly Best plastic surgeon in the city. End of her modeling career.We’d been wearing lap belts, but the car didn’t have shoulder harnesses. I’d cracked my cheekbone: Hannah’s forehead had split wide open. What would i say to her?When her mother, Sharon, came into my hospital room, I started to cry, bracing myself for her anger. She sat beside me and took my hand. “I almost ended my best friend when I was your age,” she said, “I totaled her car and mine.”“I’m so sorry,” I said.“You’re both alive,” she said, “The rest is window dressing.” I started to protest, and Sharon stopped me. “I forgive you. Hannah will too.”Sh aron’s forgiveness allowed Hannah and me to stay friends throughout life. I think of her gift of forgiveness every time I want to resent someone for a perceived wrong. And whenever I see Hannah, the scars are a symbol of grace for me.24. What caused the car accident?A. Poor visibility.B. Driving too fast.C. Hitting a patch of dirt.D. Not staying focused.25. Which word can best describe Hannah’s mother?A. Supportive.B. Generous.C. Optimistic.D. Helpful.26. What result did the accident cause to Hannah and the author?A. It worsened their friendship.B. It made both of the two disabled.C. It changed Hannah’s working career.D. It ruined the author’s confidence in driving.27. Which is the best title for the text?A. Lucky SurvivalB. Lifelong FriendshipC. My Best Friend HannahD. Learning to ForgiveCPlease take a few seconds and think of your personal biggest goal. Imagine telling someone you meet today what you’re going to do. Imagine their congratulations and their high image of you. Doesn’t it feel good to say it out loud? Don’t you feel one step closer already? Well, bad news: you should have kept your mouth shut, because that good feeling will make you less likely to do it.Any time you have a goal, there is some work that needs to be done to achieve it. Ideally, you would not be satisfied until you’d actually done the work. But when you tell someone your goal and he acknowledges (认可) it, psychologists have found it’s called a “social reality”. The mind is kind of tricked into feeling that it’s already done. And then, because you’ve felt that satisfaction, you’re less motivated to do the actual hard work necessary. This goes against the traditional wisdom that we should tell our friends our goals, right?In 1982, Peter Gollwitzer, a Professor of Psychology, wrote a whole book about this. And in 2009, he did some new tests that were published. It goes like this: 163 people across four separate tests—everyone wrote down their personal goal. Then half of them announced their commitment (许诺) to this goal to the room, and half didn’t. Then everyone was given 45 minutes of work that would directly lead them towards their goal, but they were told that they could stop at any time. Now those who kept their mouths shut worked the entire 45 minutes on average, and when asked afterwards, said they felt they had a long way to go to achieve their goal. But those who had announced it quit after only 33 minutes on average, and when asked afterwards, said that they felt much closer to achieving their goal.28. What do the words “social reality” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Completion of the goal.B. Necessary hard work.C. People’s acknowledgement.D. A sense of satisfaction.29. What does Peter Gollwitzer try to tell us?A. Writing down the goal is very helpful.B. Achieving personal goal needs more time.C. Keeping the goal secret makes people work harder.D. Making the goal public makes people less satisfied.30. How did Peter Gollwitzer prove his idea about people’s goal?A. By giving figures.B. By giving examples.C. By making a survey.D. By making comparison tests.31. What will probably happen if you tell your friends your goal?A. You will be more confident.B. You will not gain satisfaction.C. You are less likely to realize it.D. You’ll be much more mot ivated.DSelf-driving cars have been backed by the hope that they will save lives by getting involved in fewer crashes with fewer injuries and deaths than human-driven cars. But so far, most comparisons between human drivers and automated vehicles have been unfair.Crash statistics for human-driven cars are gathered from all sorts of driving situations, and on all types of roads. However, most of the data on self-driving cars’ safety have been recorded often in good weather and on highways, where the most important tasks are staying in the car’s own lane and not getting too close to the vehicle ahead. Automated cars are good at those tasks, but so are humans.It is true that self-driving cars don’t get tired, angry, frustrated or drunk. But neither can they yet react to uncertain situations with the same skill or anticipation of an attentive human driver. Nor do they possess the foresight to avoid potential perils. They largely drive from moment to moment, rather than think ahead to possible events literally down the road.To a self-driving car, a bus full of people might appear quite similar to an uninhabited corn field. Indeed, deciding what action to take in an emergency is difficult for humans, but drivers have sacrificed themselves for the greater good o f others. An automated system’s limited understanding of the world means it will almost never evaluate (评估) a situation the same way a human would. And machines can’t be programmed in advance to handle every imaginable set of events.Some people may argue that the promise of simply reducing the number of injuries and deaths is enough to support driverless cars. But experience from aviation (航空) shows that as new automated systems are introduced, there is often an increase in the rate of disasters.Therefore comparisons between humans and automated vehicles have to be performed carefully. To fairly evaluate driverless cars on how well they fulfill their promise of improved safety, it’s important to ensure the data being presented actually provide a true comparison. After all, choosing to replace humans with automation has more effects than simply a one-for-one exchange.32. What makes the comparison between self-driving cars and human-driven cars unfair?A. Self-driving cars never get tired.B. Statistics are collected differently.C. Machines can make decisions faster.D. Self-driving cars know the world better.33. What does the underlined word “perils” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A. Dangers.B. Self-driving cars.C. Pedestrians.D. Human-driven cars.34. In which aspect can self-driving cars beat human-driven cars?A. Driving steadily.B. Climbing steep slopes.C. Evaluating the cost of loss.D. Making complex decisions.35. Why does the author write this text?A. To support human-driven cars.B. To show his doubt about self-driving cars.C. To call for exact evaluation of self-driving cars.D. To stress the importance of reducing car accidents.第⼀节阅读理解（满分30分）21～25 ABDBB 26～30 CDACD 31～35 CBAAC第⼀节（共15⼩题；每⼩题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短⽂，从每题所给的A、B、C和D四个选项中，选出最佳选项。
高中英语阅读理解专项训练——社会生活类1 带答案
阅读理解专项训练——社会生活类11When I was a child，I often dreamed of the time when I could leave home and escape to the city．We lived on a farm and，in the winter especially，we were quite cut off from the outside world．As soon as I left school, I packed my bags and moved to the capital. However，I soon discovered that city life has its problems too．One big disadvantage is money—it costs so much to go out，not to mention basics like food and housing. Another disadvantage is pollution．I suffer from asthma(哮喘)，and at times the air is so bad that I am afraid to go outside. Then there is the problem of traveling round. Although I have a car，I seldom use it because of the traffic jams．One choice is to go by bicycle，but that can be quite dangerous．Of course there are advantages．First，there is so much to do in the city，whatever your tastes in culture or entertainment(娱乐活动)．Besides，there are wonderful jobs and greater chances of moving to a more important job or position．Finally，if you like shopping，the variety of goods is very surprising—and，what is more，shops are often only a short walk away．Is life better then, in the city? Perhaps it is，when you are in your teens(十几岁)or twenties. However，as you get older，and especially if you have small children，the peace of the countryside may seem preferable. I certainly hope to move back there soon.56．What was the writer always thinking about when he was a child?A．Staying on the farm．B．Moving to the countryside.C．Leaving home for the city．D．Running away from the school. 57．Which of the following is true about the writer?A．He is very old now．B．He is in good health.C．He prefers driving a car．D．He lives in the city now.58．In the passage，the writer tries to＿＿＿＿.A．express his opinions about way of life B．describe his life in the countryside C．show an interest in the outside world D．persuade the reader to live in the city59．How is the passage mainly developed?A．By inferring．B．By comparing. C．By listing examples．D．By giving explanations．2People believe that climbing can do good to health. Where can you learn the skill of climbing then? If you think that you have to go to the mountains to learn how to climb，you’re wrong. Many Americans are learning to climb in city gyms(体育馆). Here，people are learning on special climbing walls．The climbing wall goes straight up and has small holding places for hands and feet．How do people climb the wall? To climb，you need special shoes and a harness(保护带)around your chest to hold you．There are ropes（绳索）tied to your harness．The rop es hold you in place so that you don’t fall．A beginner’s wall is usually about 15 feet high，and you climb straight up．There are small pieces of metal that stick out for you to stand on and hold on to．Sometimes it’s easy to see the newpiece of metal．Someti mes, it’s not．The most difficult part is to control your fear. It’s normal for humans to be afraid of falling, so it’s difficult not to feelfear. But when you move away from the wall，the harness and the ropes hold you，and you begin to feel safe．You move slowly until you reach the top．Climbing attracts people because it’s good exercise for almost everyone. You use your whole body，especially your arms and legs. This sport gives your body a complete workout.When you climb，both your mind and your body can become stronger．64．What can we infer from the passage?A．People are fairly interested in climbing nowadays．B．It is impossible to build up one’s body by climbing．C．People can only learn the skill of climbing outdoors．D．It is always easy to see holding places in climbing．65．The most difficult thing to do in wall climbing is ．A．to tie ropes to your harness B．to control your fearC．to move away from the wall D．to climb straight up 66．The word“workout”underlined in the last paragraph most probably means ．A．settlement B．exercise C．excitement D．tiredness 67．Why does the author write this passage?A．To tell people where to find gyms．B．To prove the basic need for climbing．C．To encourage people to climb mountains．D．To introduce the sport of wall climbing．3The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia．When people talk about it，you can hear a word invented in Japan，“DINKS”，which means Double Income No Kids(小孩)．In many major Asian cities like Seoul，Singapore，and Tokyo，the cost of a house is extremely high．A young couple who want to buy their own house may have to pay about $300,000(though prices have fallen)．For a flat with one bedroom，one dining-room，a kitchen，and a bathroom，the couple will pay about $900 a month. What’s more，if they want to have a child，the child’s education is very expensive. For example, most kindergarten charges are at least $5,000 a year．In such a situation，it’s difficult to afford children.The number of married women who want to continue working increases rapidly because they enjoy their jobs. However，if they want to have children，they immediately have serious problems. Though most companies allow women to leave their jobs for a short time to have a baby，they expect women with babies to give up their jobs．In short，if they want to bring up children properly，both parents have to work，but it is hard for mothers to work．Indeed，women who want to continue working have to choose between having children or keeping their jobs.In a word，Asian governments must take steps to improve the present situation as soon as possible.72．What is the main problem being discussed in the passage?A．The small number of newborn babies. B．The changing social situation of women．C．The high prices of houses and education．D．The necessary steps of Asian governments．73．According to the passage，which of the following is true?A.It is easy for a couple to afford a child in AsiaB.The prices of houses in Asia are quite low now．C．Fewer and fewer married women want to have a job．D．The word“DINKS”first appeared in an Asian country．74．To buy a flat and send a child to kindergarten，how much will a couple pay each year?A．$5,000．B．$5,900．C．$10,800．D．$15,800.75．The writer seems to believe that Asian governments should＿＿＿．A．let women stay at home and have a baby B．allow only one of the parents to go out to workC. care for the growing needs of women for jobsD. punish the companies that permit women to leave4Tom was one of the brightest boys in the year, with supportive parents. But when he was 15 he suddenly stopped trying. He left school at 16 with only two scores for secondary school subjects. One of the reasons that made it cool for him not to care was the power of his peer(同龄人) group.The lack of right male(男性的) role models in many of their lives — at home and particularly in the school environment(环境) — means that their peers are the only people they have to judge themselves against.They don’t see men succeeding in society so it doesn’t occur to them that they could make something of themselves. Without male teachers as a role model, the effect of peer actions and street culture(文化) is all-powerful. Boys want to be part of a club. However, schools can provide the environment for change, and provide the right role models for them. Teachers need to be trained to stop that but not in front of a child’s peers. You have to do it one by one, because that is when you see the real child.It’s pointless sending a child home if he or she has done wrong. They see it as a welcome day off to watch television or play computer games. Instead, schools should have a special unit where a child who has done wrong goes for the day and gets advice about his problems — somewhere he can work away from his peers and go home after the other children.64. Why did Tom give up studying?A. He disliked his teachers.B. His parents no longer supported him.C. It’s cool for boys of his age not to care about studies.D. There were too many subjects in his secondary school.65. What seems to have a bad effect on students like Tom?A. Peer groups.B. A special unit.C. The student judges.D. The home environment.66. What should schools do to help the problem schoolboys?A. Wait for their change patiently.B. Train leaders of their peergroups.C. Stop the development of street culture.D. Give them lessons in a separate area.67. A teacher’s work is most effective with a schoolboy when he ______.A. is with the boy aloneB. teaches the boy a lessonC. sends the boy home as punishmentD. works together with another teacher5If your boss asks you to work in Moscow this year, he’d better off er you more money to do so—or even double that depending on where you live now. That’s because Moscow has just been found to be the world’s most expensive city for the second year in a row by Mercer Human Resources Consulting.Using the cost of living in New York as a base, Mercer determined Moscow is 34.4 percent more expensive including the cost of housing, transportation, food, clothing, household goods and entertainment(娱乐).A two-bedroom flat in Moscow now costs $4,000 a month; a CD $24.83, and an international newspaper $6.30, according to Mercer. By comparison, a fast food meal with a hamburger(汉堡包) is a steal at $4.80.London takes the No.2 place, up from No.5 a year ago, thanks to higher cost of housing and a stronger British pound relative to the dollar. Mercer estimates(估算) London is 26 percent more expensive than New York these days. Following London closely are Seoul and Tokyo, both of which are 22 percent more expensive than New York, while No.5 Hong Kong is 19 percent more costly.Among North American cities, New York and Los Angeles are the most expensive and are the only two listed in the top 50 of the world’s most expensive cities. But both have fallen since last year’s study—New York came in15th, down from 10th place, while Los Angeles fell to 42nd from 29th place a year ago. San Francisco came in a distant third at No. 54, down 20 places from a year earlier.Toronto, meanwhile, is Canada’s most expensive city but fell 35 places to take82nd place worldwide. In Australia, Sydney is the priciest place to live in and No. 21 worldwide.72. What do the underlined words “a steal” in Paragraph 3 mean?A. An act of stealing.B. Something delicious.C. Something very cheapD. An act of buying.73. London has become the second most expensive city because of ______.A. the high cost of clothingB. the stronger pound against the dollarC. its expensive transportationD. the high prices of fast food meals74. Which city is the third most expensive on the list?A. Tokyo.B. Hong Kong.C. Moscow.D. Sydney.75. Which city has dropped most on the list in North America?A. New York.B. Los Angeles.C. San Francisco.D. Toronto.Puma at largePumas are large, cat-like animals which are found inAmerica. When reports came into London Zoo that a wild puma had been spotted forty-five miles south of London, they were not taken seriously. However, as the evidence began to accumulate, experts from the Zoo felt obliged to investigate, for the descriptions given by people who claimed to have seen the puma were extraordinarily similar. The hunt for the puma began in a small village where a woman picking blackberries saw 'a large cat' only five yards away from her. It immediately ran away when she saw it, and experts confirmed that a puma will not attack a human being unless it is cornered. The search proved difficult, for the puma was often observed at one place in the morning and at another place twenty miles away in the evening. Wherever it went, it left behind it a trail of dead deer and small animals like rabbits. Paw prints were seen in a number of places and puma fur was found clinging to bushes. Several people complained of 'cat-like noises' at night and a businessman on a fishing trip saw the puma up a tree. The experts were now fully convinced that the animal was a puma, but where had it come from? As no pumas had been reported missing from any zoo in the country, this one must have been in the possession of a private collector and somehow managed to escape.The hunt went on for several weeks, but the puma was not caught.It is disturbing to think that a dangerous wild animal is still at large in the quiet countryside.阅读理解专项训练——社会生活类11.答案56.C 57.D 58.A 59.B2.答案64.A 65.B 66.B 67.D3.答案72.A 73.D 74.D 75.C4.答案64.C 65.A 66.D 67.A5.答案72.C 73.B 74.A 75.D。
2020年高考英语阅读理解仿真模拟试题（10套）
2020年高考英语阅读理解仿真模拟试题（10套）2020年高考英语阅读理解仿真模拟试题第一练（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）根据短文内容，从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。
选项中有两项为多余选项。
话题：成长建议难度：难建议用时：7分钟Growing up is a process. Sometimes trauma (痛苦经历) can hold back our growth. So what can we do to turn a problem or a tragedy into a growth experience? These tips can help make the difference in growing up.1 Our human body, mind, and spirit can only take so much! We have very real limits. And when we get thrown a serious curve (曲线的) ball, we need some time to stop and regroup. No one can tell you how long to be still, but give yourself permission to be hurt, tired or angry for a while.Choose your perspective (远景). If you allow yourself to respond unconsciously, trauma or trouble can well push you into isolation, depression, or worse. 2 Choose what to do, even if it’s only to find out more about what you can do. Choose hope!Get some support. It’s likely no one else can understand how big the problem feels to yo u. 3 You can find them! There are online support groups and social support services.Stretch yourself. This may be the most important tip of all. Consciously decide to do something that feels too hard. Make it something small, like speaking up when you’r e afraid to, or asking someone to join you for coffee, or saying no when you would normally say yes. 4 Never give up. Your first tries at growing in a new life area will feel very uncomfortable. That’s good! 5 Keep at it.A. Be patient.B. It means you’re on the right track.C. It is hard to make proper responses.D. Make a conscious choice to look forward.E. What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger.F. But it’s also true that there are other people who can help.G. Enjoy the feeling of achievement when you do something new, and then try it again.【解题导语】本文是说明文。
2020年高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析
2020年高三英语模拟试卷及答案解析第一部分阅读（共两节，满分40分）第一节（共15小题；每小题2分，满分30分）阅读下列短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中选出最佳选项AEver wonder why there are so many people polluting the earth? Ever say to yourself：Hey, I wish that I could do more to help the environment? Have you ever thought about trying to help the earth but never really did it? Well, here are some pretty easyand skillful ideas for that green - earth desire inside you.●Turn off your computer. By leaving it on all day you are creating more CO2than a regular passenger would, driving to and from work in one day.● Ride your bike or carpool (合用汽车).Obviously, youare creating less CO2which will help the ozone(臭氧).● Make a garden. Even simply grow some plants in your kitchen, which will help produce more oxygen while eating up some of that evil CO2.● Buy local groceries. It creates less impact on the environment. Besides, you're supporting your local farmers.● Recycle. You had to see this coming. But you have no idea how much you are helping the environment by simply reusing a water bottle instead of buying a huge pack at the store.● Don't run the water while brushing. It saves you money and helps the water resources.● Open the curtains. Natural light is much prettier and it will keep the energy usage down.● Rechargeable batteries. You have no idea how much it takes to get rid of batteries. Do yourself a favor. Save some money and some energy.1. If you don't want to create more CO2, you may_______.A. turn off your computer or open the curtainsB. turn off your computer or ride your bike or carpoolC. make a garden or open the curtainsD. use rechargeable batteries or make a garden2. Which of the following can best describe the function of the first paragraph?A. Main body.B. Argument.C. Lead - in.D. Conclusion.3. The main idea of the passage is about________.A. the importance of environmental protectionB. some ways about how to prevent pollutionC. some suggestions about how to save energyD. some suggestions about environmental protectionBMy school appeared on the news last week because we had made an important change in our local area. Our class had planted a large garden in what was once only a vacant lot. It was a lot of work but it was all worth it. I got blisters(水泡) from digging, and we all got insect bites, too.I learned a lot about gardening and collaboration(合作), and then I learned about the media. Our teacher telephoned the TV station and informed them of what we had accomplished. She spoke with the producer. The producer checked with the directors, but they said there were plenty of stories similar to ours. They wanted to know what was special about our particular garden, since many schools plant them.The teacher explained that, after going on the Internet to learn about the prairie(大草原), we had made a prairie garden. We had gone to a prairie and gotten seeds from the plants, and then we planted them. We did not water the garden, but we did weed it. We decided to let nature water it with rain, since that was how prairies grew in the past. We sent a picture of the garden to the news station. In the picture, the grass was so high that it stood taller than the fourth grade students.As a result, the producer sent a reporter to our school. He interviewed the headmaster and asked him many questions about the garden. After that, they interviewed us, and we explained to them what we had learned through this project.That night, we watched the news, and there we were. The news reporter told our story. It was only two minutes long, but it was us. We were famous. All that work, all those blisters, it was worth it. We knewthatwhen we saw the garden every day, but now we knew that the whole city thought so, too.4. What seemed to be the TV directors’ initial reaction to the garden?A. They were excited.B. They were surprised.C. They were worried.D. They were uninterested.5. What is special about the garden?A. Weeds were allowed to spread naturally.B. The grass grew faster than common grass.C. The seeds came from the plants of a prairie.D. Underground water was used for the plants.6. What does the underlined word “that” refer to in the last paragraph?A. We got blisters on our hands.B. Our hard work was worthwhile.C. The garden would be famous.D. The project would be finished.7. How did the author feel about the project?A. Annoyed.B. Curious.C. Proud.D. Regretful.CWhat do you think of 80s pop music? Do the names George Michael, Madonna and Michael Jackson sound familiar? Well, these are just some of the names that were well-known in the music scene of the 80s and early 90s. The 80s pop musicscene was an important step to the popularity (普及) of present-day music. A new wave in the music scene was introduced, which made such music styles as punk rock, rap music and the MTV popular. Although it was an end to the old 60s and 70s styles, it was also the beginning of something big. The popularity of music videos meant that artists now replaced their guitar-based music with visual displays. A new wave of artists came on the scene and the entire industry developed quickly.The most famous 80s pop music video is Michael Jackson’s Thriller. Introduced in 1982, few people can forget the video not only because of its never-be-foreseen images, but also because of the popularity it received. Think of how 80s pop music changed the lives of people who grew up in the 80s. Ask a young man today to tell you the names of the “New Kids on the Block” and he will start talking about the neighbor kids who just moved in. These are not the answers you might have heard in the 80s. Though today’s young men do not recognize how cool 80s pop music was, most people will always remember it for what it was and these are happy memories they will always love.Some of the 80s pop music legends (传奇人物) include Madonna, U2, AeroSmith and of course the King of Pop Michael Jackson. Let’s not forget Prince, Tina Turner, Phil Collins and Motown’s Lionel Ritchie. Some of these musicians played music that has stood the test of time. Undoubtedly, the 80s pop music scene will live on for many more years to come.8. What is the text mainly about?A. The characters of 80s pop music.B. What made 80s pop music popular.C. 80s pop music’s steps to popularity.D. The effects of 80s pop music.9. 80s pop music mainly includes the following styles EXCEPT ________.A. guitar-based musicB. the MTVC. rap musicD. punk rock10. Michael Jackson’s Thriller impressed people so deeply mainly because ________.A. it changed the lives of peopleB. he sang it in a special styleC. it was made into a music videoD. it left people with happy memories11. The purpose of the last paragraph is to tell readers that ________.A. 80s pop music is and will remain popularB. 80s pop music has many faultsC. 80s pop music is now out of dateD. we shouldn’t forget the great musicians of the 80sDFew people are aware that Waterloo Bridge, crossed by thousands of daily commuters (每天长途上下班的人) and celebrated as a London landmark, was mainly built by a female workforce.There are no written or photographic records ofthe women who built the bridge since the construction company that built it closed in the 1980s and with it went all the records. What’s left is anecdotal evidence, kept alive by the tourist boat skippers who have called it theLadiesBridge.During the Second World War, with the majority of the active male labor-force away at the front, women increasingly took on traditionally male roles. By 1944, 25,000 women were working in the construction industry, carrying out back-breaking tasks. These women were permitted to carry out this exhausting and dangerous work on the basis that it would only be temporary and that their pay would be lower than that of men. So the surge (激增) in women working in construction and engineering did not continue after the war.September sees a series of events celebrating the unknown work of the large female workforce. Musician Claudia Molitor has created a 45-minute musical entitled “theSingingBridge”, which runs at Somerset House from Sept9th. to Sept25th. In late September, the “Light up the Ladies Bridge” event saw the National Theatre’s fly tower lit up by large scale photographic projections (投影片) of female construction workers working in construction during World War II.Let’s all celebrate the women who have helped to build the cities in which we live.12. Why do few people know about the builders ofWaterlooBridge?A. The records of their work have been lost.B. Female workers received little attention.C. The construction took place long ago.D. Few people know about the bridge.13. What can we learn from the fourth paragraph?A. There are less female workers inLondon.B.WaterlooBridgeis popular among artists.C. The story ofWaterlooBridgeis better known.D. Many works of art were created during World War II.14. Why didLondonwomen do the construction work?A. It was a tradition inLondon.B. They wanted to get a steady job.C. Mostmen had gone to the battlefield.D. The company offered them better pay.15. Which can be the best title for the text?A. Female Workers on the RiseB. A Hidden Treasure inLondonC. ANew LondonLandmarkD. The Story behind theLadiesBridge第二节（共5小题；每小题2分，满分10分）阅读下面短文，从短文后的选项中选出可以填入空白处的最佳选项。
(2019-2022)高考英语真题分类精编专题02：阅读理解之社会生活类
When I was 15, my family moved to Washington. I tried skateboarding there, but the locals were far less welcoming. Within a couple of years, I'd given it up.
When I returned to London in 2004, I found myself wandering down to Southbank, spending hours there. I've traveled back several times since, most recently this past spring. The day was cold but clear: tourists and Londoners stopped to watch the skaters. Weaving（穿梭）among the kids who rushed by on their boards, I found my way to the beam. Then a rail—thin teenager, in a baggy white T—shirt, skidded（滑）up to the beam. He sat next to me. He seemed not to notice the man next to him. But soon I caught a few of his glances. “I was a local here 20 years ago,” I told him. Then, slowly, he began to nod his head. “Safe, man. Safe.”
(英语)高三英语(阅读理解)练习——社会生活类4
高三英语（阅读理解）练习——社会生活类4AElephants don’t forget-at least, female elephants don’t. Elephant families are matriarchal.And the social knowledge gained by the oldest females is the key to a family group’s survival, according to a study published in April by Karen McComb, a biologist at Sussex University in England.Elephants announce their presence by making a deep, long sound, a practice referred to as contact calling .An unfamiliar call may mean that an elephant from outside the family group is nearby. A stranger can cause trouble, interrupting feeding or disturbing the young. So an elephant matriarch signals the family to gather around her; then they all lift their trunks in the air to smell the unfamiliar caller. False alarms can disturb the group and take time and energy away from feeding, so survival may depend in part on getting it right.Working with Cynthia Moss, who founded the Amboseli Elephant Research Project in Kenya 30 years ago, McComb tested the social knowledge of 21 Amboseli elephant families with matriarchs 27 to 67 years old. She played recordings of contact calls to each family and found that the oldest matriarchs were much better at picking out unfamiliar calls. In fact, a group with a matriarch in her fifties was several thousand times more likely to form into a group upon hearing an unfamiliar contact call than when hearing a familiar call. However, families with younger matriarchs were less than twice as likely to gather together upon hearing an unfamiliar contact call as compared with a familiar call. And they gathered together a lot. Moreover, the social knowledge of older matriarchs translated into favorable results: Families with older matriarchs produced more baby elephants in each female-reproductive year.This finding shows how difficult it is to protect the oldest members of elephant families. As elephants age, they continue to grow larger, as do their much wanted tusks (象牙) .So the older –and wiser – a matriarch is, the greater the chance she will be killed. About 800,000 elephants have been killed by people in the past 20 years.1. What does the underlined word “matriarch” mean?A. An old member of an elephant family.B. A female head of an elephant family.C. A wise elephant.D. A large elephant.2. When do elephants form into a group?A. When they are feeding the young.B. When they see a familiar elephant.C. When they are giving birth to baby elephants.D. When the leading elephant gives out a warning.3. The research with recordings of contact calls shows .A. how fast elephants form into groupsB. how important the age of a leading elephant isC. how frightened elephants are when hearing a strange callD. how frequently old elephants call other members of the family4. The older a female elephant is .A. the stronger she will beB. the poorer memory she will haveC. the more useless her tusks will beD. the more likely she will be killed5. We can infer from the passage that elephants may .A. run into other elephant familiesB. give wrong warnings to their mothersC. run away upon hearing a strange soundD. produce more babies by gathering together more oftenBYou are given many opportunities in life to choose to be a victim or a creator. When you choose to be a victim, the world is a cold and difficult place. “They” did things to you which caused all of your pain and suffering. “They” are wrong and bad, and life is terrible as long as “they” are around. Or you may blame yourself for all your problems, thus internalizing(内化) your victimization. The truth is, your life is likely to stay that way as long as you feel a need to blame yourself or others.Those who choose to be creators look at life quite differently. They know there are individuals who might like to co ntrol their lives, but they don’t let this get in the way. They know they have their weaknesses, yet they don’t blame themselves when they fail. Whatever happens, they have choice in the matter. They believe their dance with each sacred(神圣的) moment of life is a gift and that storms are a natural part of life which can bring the rain needed for emotional and spiritual growth.Victims and creators live in the same physical world and deal with many of the same physical realities, yet their experience of life is worlds apart. Victims relish (沉溺) in anger, guilt, and other emotions that cause others—and even themselves—to feel like victims, too. Creators consciously choose love, inspiration, and other qualities which inspire not only themselves, but all around them. Both victims and creators always have choice to determine the direction of their lives.In reality, all of us play the victim or the creator at various points in our lives. One person, on losing a job or a special relationship, may feel as if it is the end of the world and sink into terrible suffering for months, years, or even a lifetime. Another with the same experience may choose to first experience the grief, then accept the loss and soon move on to be a powerful creative force in his life.In every moment and every circumstance, you can choose to have a fuller, richer life by setting a clear intention to transform the victim within, and by inviting into your life the powerful creator that you are.1.What does the word “they” in Paragraph 1 probably refer to?A. People and things around you.B. Opportunities and problems.C. Creators and their choices.D. Victims and their sufferings.2.According to Paragraph 2, creators __________.A. seem willing to experience failures in lifeB. possess the ability to predict future lifeC. handle ups and downs of life wiselyD. have potential to create something new3.What can we learn from Paragraph 3?A. Creators and victims face quite different things in life.B. Creators and victims are masters of their lives.C. Victims can influence more people than creators.D. Compared with victims, creators are more emotional.4.The examples mentioned in Paragraph 4 show that __________.A. strong attachment to (沉浸在）sufferings in life pulls people into victimsB. people need family support to deal with challengers in lifeC. it takes creators quite a long time to get rid of their painsD. one’s experiences determine his attitude toward life5.What is the author’s purpose in writing this passage?A. To define victims and creators.B. To evaluate victims against creators.C. To explain the relationship between victims and creators.D. To suggest the transformation from victims to creators.CThe Pacific island nation of Nauru used to be a beautiful place．Now it is an ecological disaster area．Nauru's heartbreaking story could have one good consequence-other countries might learn from its mistakes．For thousands of years，Polynesian people lived in the remote island of Nauru，far from western civilization．The first European to arrive was John Fearn in 1798．He was the British captain of the Hunter, a whaling ship．He called the island Pleasant Island．However, because it was very remote, Nauru had little communication with Europeans at first．The whaling ships and other traders began to visit，bringing guns and alcohol．These elements destroyed the social balance of the twelve family groups on the island．A ten-year civil war started，which reduced the population from 1,400 to 900.Nauru's real troubles began in 1899 when a British mining company discovered phosphate(磷酸盐)on the island．In fact，it found that the island of Nauru was nearly all phosphate，which was a very important fertilizer for farming．The company began mining the phosphate．A phosphate mine is not a hole in the ground；it is a strip mine．When a company strip- mines，it removes the to player of soil．Then it takes away the material it wants．Strip mining totally destroys the land．Gradually, the lovely island or Nauru started to look like the moon．In 1968，Nauru became one of the richest countries in the world．Every year the government received millions and millions of dollars for its phosphate．Unfortunately, the leaders invested the money unwisely and lost millions of dollars．Inaddition，they used millions more dollars for personal expenses．Soon people realized that they had a terrible problem—their phosphate was running out．Ninety percent of their island was destroyed and they had nothing．By 2000，Nauru was financially ruined．Experts say that it would take approximately$433，600，000 and more than 20 years to repair the island．This will probably never happen．1.What might be the author's purpose in writing the text?A．To seek help for Nauru's problems．B．To tell a heartbreaking story of a war．C．To show the importance of money D．To give a warning to other countries2.What was Nauru like before the Europeans came?A．Peaceful and attractive B．Modern and openC．Rich and powerful D．Greedy and aggressive3.The ecological disaster in Nauru resulted fromA．soil pollution B．phosphate overminingC．farming activity D．whale hunting4.Which of the following was a cause of Nauru's financial problem?A．Its phosphate mining cost much moneyB．It spent too much repairing the islandC．Its leaders misused the moneyD．It lost millions of dollars in the civil war.5.What can we learn about Nauru from me last paragraph?A．The leaders will take the experts' words seriouslyB．The ecological damage is difficult to repair.C．The island was abandoned by the NauruansD．The phosphate mines were destroyedDAsk someone what they have done to help the environment recently and they will almost certainly mention recycling．Recycling in the home is very important of course．However, being forced to recycle often means we already have more material than we need．We are dealing with the results of that over–consumption in the greenest way possible, but it would be far better if we did not need to bring so much material home in the first place．The total amount of packaging has increased by 12% between 1999 and 2005．It now makes up a third of a typical household’s waste in the UK．In many supermarkets nowadays food items are packaged twice with plastic and cardboard．Too much packaging is doing serious damage to the environment．The UK, for example, is running out of it for burying this unnecessary waste．If such packaging is burnt, it gives off greenhouse gases which go on to cause the greenhouse effect．Recycling helps, but the process itself uses energy．The solution is not to produce such items in the first place．Food waste is a serious problem, too．Too many supermarkets encourage customers to buy more than theyneed．However, few of them are coming round to the idea that this cannot continue, encouraging customers to reuse their plastic bags, for example．But this is not just about supermarkets．It is about all of us．We have learned to associate packaging with quality．We have learned to think that something unpackaged is of poor quality．This is especially true of food．But it is also applied to a wide range of consumer products, which often have far more packaging than necessary．There are signs of hope．As more of us recycle, we are beginning to realize just how much unnecessary materials are collected．We need to face the wastefulness of our consumer culture, but we have a mountain to climb．1.What does the underlined phrase “that over-consumption” refer to?A．Using too much packaging．B．Recycling too many wastes．C．Making more products than necessary． D．Having more material than is needed．2.The author uses figures in Paragraph 2 to show ___________．A．the tendency of cutting household waste B．the increase of packaging recyclingC．the rapid growth of supermarkets D．the fact of packaging overuse3.According to the text, recycling ___________．A．helps control the greenhouse effect B．means burning packaging for energyC．is the solution to gas shortage D．leads to a waste of land4.What can be inferred from Paragraph 4?A．Unpackaged products are of bad quality．B．Supermarkets care more about packaging．C．It is improper to judge quality by packaging．D．Other products are better packaged than food．5.What can we learn from the last paragraph?A．Fighting wastefulness is difficult．B．Needless material is mostly recycled．C．People like collecting recyclable wastes．D．The author is proud of their consumer culture．参考答案：A：BDBDA B：ACBAD C：DABCB D：DDACA。
2020年高考英语阅读理解社会历史类专练(附答案)
2020年高考英语阅读理解社会历史类专练（附答案）1.阅读理解Cities usually have a good reason for being where they are, like a nearby port or river. People settle in these places because they are easy to get to and naturally suited to communications and trade. New York City, for example, is near a large harbour at the mouth of the Hudson River. Over 300 years its population grew gradually from 800 people to 8 million. But not all cities develop slowly over a long period of time. Boom towns grow from nothing almost overnight. In 1896, Dawson, Canada, was unmapped wilderness(荒野). But gold was discovered there in 1897, and two years later, it was one of the largest cities in the West, with a population of 30,000.Dawson did not have any of the natural conveniences of cities like London or Paris. People went there for gold. They travelled over snow-covered mountains and sailed hundreds of miles up icy rivers. The path to Dawson was covered with thirty feet of wet snow that could fall without warming. An avalanche(雪崩) once closed the path, killing 63 people. For many who made it to Dawson, however, the rewards were worth the difficult trip. Of the first 20,000 people who dug for gold, 4,000 got rich. About 100 of these stayed rich men for the rest of their lives.But no matter how rich they were, Dawson was never comfortable. Necessities like food and wood were very expensive. But soon, the gold that Dawson depended on had all been found. The city was crowded with disappointed people with no interest in settling down, and when they heard there were new gold discoveries in Alaska, they left Dawson City as quickly as they had come. Today, people still come and go — to see where the Canadian gold rush happened. Tourism is now the chief industry of Dawson City — its present population is 762. （1）What attracted the early settlers to New York City?A. Its business culture.B. Its small population.C. Its geographical position.D. Its favourable climate.（2）What do we know about those who first dug for gold in Dawson?A. Two-thirds of them stayed there.B. One out of five people got rich.C. Almost everyone gave up.D. Half of them died.（3）What was the main reason for many people to leave Dawson?A. They found the city too crowded.B. They wanted to try their luck elsewhere.C. They were unable to stand the winter.D. They were short of food.（4）What is the text mainly about?A. The rise and fall of a city.B. The gold rush in Canada.C. Journeys into the wilderness.D. Tourism in Dawson.2.阅读下列短文，从每题所给的四个选项(A、B、C和D)中，选出最佳选项。
高三英语高考练习阅读理解之社会生活类(四)通用
现吨市安达阳光实验学校Passage 1When I was going home to India last year, I called up my mother to ask if she wanted anything from china,When India had not opened up its markers to the world, I carried suitcase loads of dark glasses and jeans. Thankfully, we can get all these anywhere in India now,Still ,her answer surprised me:“Green tea,”As long as I can remember she didn’t even drink Indian tea.I dutifully bought a big packet of Longjing and headed home to hear the story. My mother and her brother, both regular newspaper readers, believed that Chinese green tea was the wonder drug for all illnesses At the turn of the century, China was not really familiar to the average Indian, It was a strange countryHow things change [And how soon]Now every town of any size seems to have a “China Market”。
And everyone is talking about ChinaThe government of India has planned to send a team to China to see how things are done A minister once said that India must open the doors for more foreign investment（）and such a step would “work wonders as it did for China”。
2020高考英语学习：专题15 阅读理解社会生活、议论类(解析版)
三年（2017-2019）高考真题英语分项汇编专题15 阅读理解社会生活、议论类一、2019年高考真题1. 【2019·全国卷II，C】Marian Bechtel sits at West Palm Beach’s Bar Louie counter by herself, quietly reading her e-book as she waits for her salad. What is she reading? None of your business! Lunch is Bech tel’s “me” time. And like more Americans, she’s not alone.A new report found 46 percent of meals are eaten alone in America. More than half(53 percent)have breakfast alone and nearly half(46 percent)have lunch by themselves. Only at dinnertime are we eating together anymore，74 percent，according to statistics from the report.“I prefer to go out and be out. Alone，but together，you know？”Bechtel said，looking up from her book. Bechtel，who works in downtown West Palm Beach，has lunch with coworkers sometimes，but like many of us，too often works through lunch at her desk. A lunchtime escape allows her to keep a boss from tapping her on the shoulder. She returns to work feeling energized. “Today，I just wanted some time to myself，”she said.Just two seats over，Andrew Mazoleny，a local videographer，is finishing his lunch at the bar. He likes that he can sit and check his phone in peace or chat up the barkeeper with whom he's on a first-name basis if he wants to have a little interaction(交流). “I reflect on how my day's gone and think about the rest of the week,” he said. “It's a chance for self-reflection, You return to work recharged and with a plan.”That freedom to choose is one reason more people like to eat alone. There was a time when people may have felt awkward about asking for a table for one，but those days are over. Now，we have our smartphones to keep us company at the table. “It doesn't feel as alone as it may have before al the advances in technology,” said Laurie Demerit，whose company provided the statistics for the report.28. What are the statistics in paragraph 2 about?A. Food variety.B. Eating habits.C. Table manners.D. Restaurant service. 29. Why does Bechtel prefer to go out for lunch? A. To meet with her coworkers. B. To catch up with her work. C. To have some time on her own.D. To collect data for her report.30. What do we know about Mazoleny?A. He makes videos for the bar.B. He’s fond of the food at the bar.C. He interviews customers at the bar.D. He’s familiar with the barkeeper.31. What is the text mainly about?A. The trend of having meals alone.B. The importance of self-reflection.C. The stress from working overtime.D. The advantage of wireless technology.【语篇解读】本文通过一份调查结果显示，很大比例的人选择独自用餐，原因很多，比如逃离工作氛围，或者反思自己，但是独自用餐正慢慢成为一种趋势。
【高考专题】2020年高考英语 专题复习 阅读理解-日常生活类(10篇) 四(含答案)
2020年高考英语专题复习阅读理解-日常生活类(10篇) 四A1.Parents'meetings may be your worst nightmare （噩梦）．However，that's not always the case．The parents'meeting we had after our mid﹣term examinations，for instance，couldn't have been more surprising．Sitting in our chairs next to our parents，we felt like we were on pins and needles，expecting a final outburst when they examined our grades and rankings．However，our teacher came to our rescue．He told our parents the stress we faced in our daily school lives and how hard we had worked for the college entrance examination．"No matter the score，they all studied very hard and each one of them has madeprogress．They deserve encouragement rather than blame，"he said．When they heard these words，many parents nodded，their anger gone．Well，to be honest，we hadn't worked that hard before the meeting，but we decided we would try our best to live up to our teacher's expectations after it．Another highlight of this parents'meeting was when our parents read our letters that we had written in advance．In our daily lives，we are so busy doing homework and preparing for exams that we hardly have time to communicate with our parents．Yet this parents'meeting gave us an opportunity to show our appreciation．In the letters，we expressed our love for them and gratitude for everything they had done for us．Many parents burst into tears after reading their children's letters．So you see，our parents'meetings may not be as bad as we think．They could be opportunities to bring us closer to our parents．（1）What does the underlined phrase"on pins and needles"（in Para 2）mean？A．Restless．B．Proud．C．Curious．D．Sleepy．（2）How did many parents feel before they heard the teacher's words？A．Excited．B．Stressful．C．Disappointed．D．Angry．（3）Who was moved most during the meeting？A．Students．B．Parents．C．Our teacher．D．Our headmaster．（4）Which of the following statements is TRUE？A．The parents will try to live up to the teacher's expectations．B．The parent meeting brought the teacher and our parents closer．C．The parent meeting was held after the college entrance examination．D．The teacher showed great concern and understanding for the students．B2.Who’s in control of your life? Who is pulling your string? For the majority of us, it’s other people—society, colleagues, friends, family or our religious community.We learned this way of operating when we were very young, of course.We were brainwashed.We discovered that feeling important and feeling accepted was a nice experience and so we learned to do everything we could to make other people like us.As Oscar Wilde puts it, “Most people are other people.Their thoughts are someone else’s opinions, their lives a mimicry(模仿), their passions a quotation.”So when people tell us how wonderful we are, it makes us feel good.We long for this good feeling like a drug.Therefore, we are so eager for the approval of others that we live unhappy and limited lives, failing to do the things we really want to.Just as drug addicts and alcoholics live worsened lives to keep getting their fix (一剂毒品).We worsen our own existence to get our own constant fix of approval.But, just as with any drug, there is a price to pay.The price of the approval drug is freedom—the freedom to be ourselves.The truth is that we cannot control what other people think.People have their own agenda, and they come with their own baggage and, in the end, they're more interested in themselves than in you.Furthermore, if we try to live by the opinions of others, we will build our life on sinking sand.Everyone has a different way of thinking, and people change their opinions all the time.The person who tries to please everyone will only end up getting exhausted and probably pleasing no one in the process.So how can we take back control? I think there’s only one way—make a conscious decision to stop caring what other people think.We should guide ourselves by means of a set of values---not values imposed（强加）from the outside by others, but innate values which come from within.If we are driven by these values and not by the changing opinions and value systems of others, we will live a more authentic, effective, purposeful and happy life.（1）What Oscar Wilde says implies that _____________.A.most people’s thoughts are controlled by othersB.most people have a variety of thoughtsC.we have thoughts similar to those of othersD.other people’s thoughts are more important（2）What does the author try to argue in the third paragraph?A.We need to pay for what we want to get.B.Changing opinions may cost us our freedom.C.We may lose ourselves to please others.D.The price of taking drugs is freedom.（3）In order to live a happy, effective and purposeful life, we should _________.A.care about others’ opinions and change opinions all the timeB.guide ourselves by means of values from the outsideC.stick to our own valuesD.persuade others to accept our opinions（4）It can be concluded from the passage that __________.A.it’s important to accept others’ opinionsB.it’s better to do what we likeC.we shouldn't change our own opinionsD.we shouldn’t care what others think too muchC3.I was driving from Harrisburg to Lewisburg last night, a distance of about eightymiles. It was late.Several times I got stuck behind a slow-moving truck on a narrow road with a solid white line on my left, and I was clinching (紧握) my fists with impatience.At one point along an open highway, I came to a crossroads with the traffic light.I was alone on the road by now, but as I approached the light, it turned red andI braked to stop. I looked left, rlight and behind me.Nothing.Not a car, nosuggestion of headlights, but there I sat, waiting for' the light to change, the only human being for at least a mile in any direction.I started wondering why I refused to run the light. I was not afraid of being arrested,because there were obviously no police around, and there certainly would have been no danger in going through it.Much later that night, the question of why I' d stopped for that light came back to me. I think I stopped because it'8 part of an agreement we all have with each other. It's not only the law, but it's an agreement we have, and we trust each other to honor it: we don't go through red lights.It's amazing that we ever trust each other to do the right thing, isn't it? And we do, too.Trust is our rrrst tendency. We have to make a deliberate decision to mistrust someone or to be suspicious or skeptical.Those attitudes don't come naturally to us.It' s a very good thing too, because the whole structure of our society depends on mutual trust, not disWst.This whole thing around us would fall apart if we didn't trust each other most of the time.We do what we say we'II do; we show up when we say we'll show up; we deliver when we say we'U deLiver; and we pay when we say we'll pay.We trust each other in these matters,and when we don't do what we' ve promised,it's far from the normal. It happens often that we don't act in good faith and in a trustworthy manner, but we still consider it unusual, and we're angry or disappointed with those badly-behaved people.Anyway I was so proud of myself for stopping for the red light that night.（1）Why did the author feel impatient while driving?A.Because he had already driven for a long time.B.Because it was too far away from his destination.C.Because something urgent happened in lus family.D.Because he could not overpass a truck on a narrow road.（2）The author stopped at the traffic light because .A.there were passers-by crossing the roadB.some policemen were on duty just at that pointC.the trust between people influenced the authorD.there was potential danger（3）What would happen if people didn' t trust each other in most cases?A.A11 the things would run nonnally.B.The social system would be thrown into disorder.C.The social traditions would be abandoned.D.Stnct rules aml laws would be made.（4）What is the theme of the passage?A.Mutual Trust is the best policy.B.A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.C.Actions speak louder than words.D.Among the blind the one-eyed is the king.D4.As you move around your home, take a good look at the things you have.It is likely that your living room will have a television set and a video, and your kitchen a washing machine and a microwave oven.Your bedroom drawers will be filled with almost three times as many clothes as you need.You almost certainly own a car and possiblya home computer, holiday abroad at least once a year and eat out at least once aweek.Now, perhaps, more than ever before, people are wondering what life is all about, and what it is for.Seeking material success is beginning to trouble large numbers of people around the world.They feel that the long hours work culture to make more money is eating up their lives, leaving them very little time or energy for family or pastimes.Many are turning to other ways of living and downshifting is one of them.Six percent of workers in Britain took the decision to downshift last year.One couple who downshifted is Daniel and Liz.They used to work in central London.He was a newspaper reporter and she used to work for an international bank.They would go to work by train every day from their large house in the suburbs, leaving their two children with a nanny.Most evenings Daniel wouldn’t get home until eight or nine o’clock and nearly twice a month he would have to fly to New York for meetings.They both earned a large amount of money but began to feel that life was passing them by.Nowadays, they run a farm in the mountains of Wales.“I always wanted to have a farm then,”says Daniel, “and we took almost a year to make the decision to downshift.It’s taken some getting used to, but it’s been worth it.We have to think twice now about spending money on car repairs and we no longer have anyholidays. However, I think it’s made us stronger as a family, and the children are a lot happier.Liz, however, is not quite sure.“I used to enjoy my job, even though it was hard work and long hours.I’m not really a country girl, but I suppose I’m graduallygetting used to looking after the animals.One thing I do like, though, is being able to see more of my children.My advice for other people wanting to do the same is not to think about it too much or you might not do it at all.”（1）The passage tells us that .A．people seldom work long hours to make moneyB．people hardly buy more things than necessaryC．people are sure everything they own is in the right placeD．people realize there is more to life than just making money（1）When Daniel was a reporter he ___.A．lived in central LondonB．disliked his jobC．missed his childrenD．was well paid（2）Daniel and Liz both agree that the move to the farm ____.A．was easy to organizeB．has improved family lifeC．was extremely expensiveD．has been a total success（3）What does the author mean by saying“the long hours work culture to make more money is eating up their lives”in the second paragraph ?A．People work long hours to earn their living.B．To make more money through hard work is the aim of people’s life.C．Long hours of hard work occupy too much of people’s life.D．People spent too much time and money eating meals.E5.My wife and I have always been friendly with the clerks at the local store.I don’t think many people appreciate what a difficult job these clerks have.They work for a little money and I often wonder how they make ends meet.One of the clerks, Charlie, was always wearing his glasses but he didn’t one day.I asked him about it and he said they’d been out of order and that he couldn’t afforda new pair.His family needed money.It was clear that he was having a difficult time.We wanted to help him, so we turned to our own eye doctor for help with a plan.We had his secretary contact him, asking him to come in for an eye exam for free.We told the doctor to let him order whatever glasses he wanted and that we would pay for them.Although Charlie questioned what was going on, the doctor just told him that someone had offered the money for his new glasses.When we went in to pay the bill, the doctor told us he was touched by our idea so that he waived the exam fee and only charged us for half the price of the glasses!It was so wonderful to see Charlie in his new glasses and he enjoyed telling all the regular customers how the gift came about.I’m sure that upon hearing his story, ideas of kindness may have come in the minds of many people.（1）Why didn’t the clerk Charlie wear glasses one day?A.It was very warm and fine.B.His glasses were missing.C.His old glasses were broken.D.He forgot to wear his glasses.（2）From the passage, we can infer that ______.A.Charlie was a young man with skillsB.Charlie couldn’t support his family with enough moneyC.Charlie completely accepted the money for the new glassesD.Charlie knew who paid the money for the new glasses（3）The underlined word “waived” in the third paragraph can be replaced by ______.A.took upB.gave upC.cut downD.put off（4）Which of the following could be the best title for the passage?A.Customers’ Gift to an EmployeeB.A Friendly Clerk — CharlieC.The Wonderful Feeling of Helping othersD.An Expensive Pair of GlassesF6.It was a snowy Friday.When I observed the snowflakes falling onto my car, I really began to wonder if I was going to make it on time.Of course I must, because I have no option.About two weeks ago, what my daughter Ellen had talked about was he Christmas concert to be held in her school and some rumors about it.“Mom, Rachel was supposed to sing alone, but guess what happened? She’s not! Linda will replace her to do it.”“Mom, I get to stand next to Tyler in the whole concert!”“Mom, you won’t believe it, but I Lexie’s whole family is coming to the concert, even from another state!”Making a long way out of state to see third graders sing Christmas carols seemed to be a pretty big deal for her.When I sat in traffic, I thought about all the school events I had attended alone.Elllen never mentioned it, but I wondered how she felt about me being the only one whoever came to her events.My own family lived out of town, and her father and his family never quite managed to fit those things into their schedules.I wondered if it bothered her.At eight o’clock the concert was scheduled to begin.With only a few minutes to spare, I found myself running: first, through the snow-drifted parking lot, then through the school passage.I entered the crowded hall and found a vacant seat near the front.From her place onstage, Ellen saw me run for the chair, and she smiled.I was close enough to hear the loud conversation of the children onstage.“Look, Ellen, there is my uncle and my cousin.They came all the way from West Virginia.I can’t believe my whole family is here!” Ellen smiled at Lexie and said, “My whole family is here, too! Look, there she is!” Ellen gave me a big smile.I saved back at her, never once noticing the melting snow dripping off my head.Itsuddenly occurred to me that while we tried to teach our children all about life, they actually taught us what life was all about.（1）What’s the author’s anxiety according to Paragraph 3?A.Ellen’s disappointment without more family members comingB.Ellen’s bad performance at the Christmas concertC.Her missing the Christmas concertD.Her forgetting to tell her family about the Christmas concert（2）What can we know from the passage?A.Ellen didn’t get along well with her familyB.Ellen’s attitude towards the concert was defensiveC.Ellen’s classmates fooled herD.Ellen’s mother put emphasis on her school events（3）What can we infer about the author from last two paragraphs?A.She came to the concert from another stateB.She regretted not accompanying her daughterC.She was nearly late for the Christmas concertD.She failed to understand her daughter’s words（4）Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?A.Understanding Is EverythingB.My Whole Family Is HereC.Speak out Your Love in TimeD.Conflict Ends up With a SmileG7.Are you addicted to computer games? Do you stay up all night playing them? Do you feel happy after you play computer games?There’s no doubt that the excitement and appealing of games these days makes them hard to put down.We are attracted by the choice when it comes to gaming: You can role play--creating your own fantasy characters and stories, giving you a chance to step out of everyday life into an imaginary world.And there are shooting games where you can let out your anger and depression in violent situations where you kill people with guns.You can get excited from the games.However, can these kinds of games really be fun and can being absorbed in virtual reality be good for us? Should we worry about their effects on our health? Popular games like Grand Theft Auto have been blamed for everything from falling results at school to causing acts of extreme violence.Internet safety adviser, Alan MacKenzie, thinks “any people understandably will just think that a game is justa game and not realizing the exact content that’s in there”.He gives an exampleof the violence, which he says is “wholly inappropriate for anybody, not to mention children.”Others will argue that gaming is a harmless form of entertainment.There is evidence that playing video games could actually be good for us.Some games like Game of Thrones and World of Warcraft are educational and using games certainly can helpchildren learn good qualities.Studies have also shown that the skills usedin playing games can cause growth in certain areas of the brain, the ability to think in 3D and even improve our eyesight.Video game players are also no longer just simple creatures.For some, gaming is having a positive effect on their social lives with games like Halo and World of Warcraft often being played in groups.When your group works together to win the game, your sense of achievement is higher than when winning by yourself.So every coin has two sides.It seems today, gaming isn’t just for game fans and if used in a proper way, we can all take part.If video games have two sides, what side do you stand by?（1）The writer used a lot of questions at the beginning to _______.A.show his worries about the effect o n healthB.lead into the topic of the passageC.ask the reader for their own opinions about gamesD.doubt the advantage of playing computer games（2）Paragraph 3 mainly talks about _______.A.the contents of the game are complexB.games contain extreme violenceC.popular games lead to students’ falling results at schoolD.gaming is a harmful form of entertainment（3）According to the passage, which of the following shows the good influence on social lives?A.Han Meimei passed the exam after playing the games.B.Li Hua leant many English words from playing games.C.Sunyan worked well with his teammates.D.Yang Li let out his anger and expressions.（4）In Paragraph 4, the author supports his idea _______.A.by giving some examplesB.with descriptive wordsC.by providing some numbersD.with some research resultsH8.I know what you’re thinking: pizza? For breakfast? But the truth is that you canhave last night’s leftovers in the a.m.if you want to.I know lots of women who skip breakfast（不吃早餐）, and they have a ton of differentexcuses for doing it.Some say they don’t have time.Others think they’re “saving”calories.still others just don’t like breakfast food.But the bottom line is that eating in the morning is very important when you’re trying to lose weight.“Eating just about anything from 300 to 400 calories would be better than nothing at all,” says Katherine Brooking, R, D, who developed the super-easy eating plan for this year’s “SELF CHALLENGE”.And even pizza can be healthy if it’s loaded with vegetables, and you stick to one small piece.Breakfast is one meal I never miss, and the same goes for most weight loss success stories.Research shows that eating breakfast keeps you from overeating later in the day.Researchers at the University of Southem California found that breakfast skippers have a bigger chance of gaining weight than those who regularly have a morning meal.So eat something in the morning, anything.I know plenty of friends who end up having no breakfast altogether, and have just coffee or orange juice.I say, try heating up last night’s leftovers-it may sound crazy, but if it works for you, do it! I find if I tell myself, “You can always eat it tomorrow.” I put away the leftovers instead of eating more that night.Try it…you may save yourself some pre-bedtime calories.And watch your body gain the fat-burning effects.（1）What can we infer from the text?A.Working women usually have breakfast in a hurry.B.There are some easy ways of cooking a meal.C.Many people have wrong ideas about breakfast.D.Eating vegetables helps save energy.（2）According to the last paragraph, it is important to____________.A.eat something for breakfastB.be careful about what you eatC.heat up food before eating itD.eat calorie-controlled food（3）The text is written mainly for those_____________.A.who go to work earlyB.who want to lose weightC.who stay up lateD.who eat before sleepI9.When you buy a Tshirt，or a fur coat in a store，it often carries a label (标签) telling who made it or from what store it was bought.Indeed，some labels show the dress is famous and it is very expensive，so buyers secretly wish they might be carried for ever.On the other hand，buyers who deal with the cheapest products would be pleased to do away with labels entirely.However，there is another label more important than the one showing from which store the dress was bought.When a person buys a fur coat，or a jacket，from a store，a label telling what the product is made of should be carried to it.This label is required by law.Besides telling what the product on show is made of，the label should be in clear English and be where one can find it easily.The information on the label must be the truth.The reason for this label is that most buyers today aren't expert enough to know exactly what kind of fur or material they are buying.The buyer must believe in the store that sells the products or in what the labels say.（1）The law requires that furs carry a________.A．clean labelB．clear labelC．white label D．secret label（2）In the article，the author says a little about________.A．blackmarket fursB．managers' officeC．chemical laboratoriesD．clothing stores（3）This article mainly refers to________.A．making furs and clothesB．protecting buyers with lawC．keeping the buyer informedD．businessmen and sellers（4）The author doesn't agree that________.A．buyers buy the clothes without labelsB．clothing stores sell cheap dressesC．all the products have labelsD．labels are not trueJ10.My parents and two older brothers arrived in Queens from Cuba in 1967, squeezing into a one-bedroom apartment that got even more cramped when I showed up two years later.Suspicious of everyone and unable to communicate in English, my parents weren’t about to let their kids hang out in the streets.And since they both worked, we boys spent a lot of time at home.The main public library on Merrick Boulevard was the first place I was allowed to visit on my own.I started going there when I was eight.Everything I needing was located on what seemed to me an endless single floor.Wandering around that building aimlessly on a Saturday afternoon offered a sense of freedom I’d never experienced before.Once my father dropped me off, it didn’t really matter what I did so long as I could explore.I find it interesting that people today say that libraries are no longer about books; they weren’t really about books for me back in the 1970s, either.It was more about being around other people who looked like they were being productive-turning pages, making copies, patiently waiting for items.All this was attractive to me.I felt a certain level of dignity and self-respect at the library.I didn’t borrowbooks from the library despite spending practically every Saturday of my childhood there.I certainly went over hundreds and hundreds of them during my walks around the building- sports, politics and the solar system were my favorite sections.ButI felt no great need to bring books home.We had no room for books in our apartmentanyway.I felt like a poor kid when I read books at home.I felt like everyone else when I read books at the library.（1）The underlined word “cramped” in Paragraph I probably means “________”.A.dangerousB.shabbyC.messyD.crowded（2）What did the author appreciate most about the library?A.The atmosphere it provides.B.The books he could explore.C.The productive people in it.D.The seemingly endless floor.（3）The author didn’t borrow books from the library because ________.A.he had finished reading all the books he preferredB.he felt like reading at the library to enjoy freedomC.he didn’t want to lose his dignity and self-respectD.he was too poor to afford the cost of borrowing books（4）Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?A.How a Public Library Set Me FreeB.Culture Shock Is Never a BarrierC.My Aimless and Boring ChildhoodD.A Building Shaped a Nation’s Spirit答案解析1.【参考答案】（1）A；（2）D；（3）B；（4）D；2.【参考答案】（1）A；（2）C；（3）C；（4）D；3.【参考答案】（1）B；（2）D；（3）C；（4）B；4.【参考答案】（1）D；（2）D；（3）B；（4）C；5.【参考答案】（1）C；（2）B；（3）B；（4）A；6.【参考答案】（1）A；（2）D；（3）C；（4）B；7.【参考答案】（1）B；（2）D；（3）C；（4）D；8.【参考答案】（1）C；（2）A；（3）B；9.【参考答案】（1）B；（2）D；（3）C；（4）D；10.【参考答案】（1）D；（2）A；（3）B；（4）A；。
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专题14 阅读理解——社会生活类（解析版）
【新课标要求与考纲的关系】
普通高中英语课程强调对学生语言能力、文化意识、思维品质和学习能力的综合培养,具有工具性和人文性融合统一的特点。
普通高中英语课程应在义务教育的基础上,帮助学生进一步学习和运用英语基础知识和基本技能,发展跨文化交流能力,为他们学习其他学科知识、汲取世界文化精华、传播中华文化创造良好的条件,也为他们未来继续学习英语或选择就业提供更多机会；普通高中英语课程同时还应帮助学生树立人类命运共同体意识和多元文化意识,形成开放包容的态度,发展健康的审美情趣和良好的鉴赏能力,加深对祖国文化的理解,增强爱国情怀,坚定文化自信,树立正确的世界观、人生观和价值观,为学生未来参与知识创新和科技创新,更好的适应世界多极化、经济全球化和社会信息化奠定基础。
学科核心素养
学科核心素养是学科育人价值的集中体现,是学生通过学科学习而逐步形成的正确价值观念、必备品格和关键能力。
英语学科核心素养主要包括语言能力、文化意识、思维品质和学习能力。
1.语言能力
语言能力指在社会情境中,以听、说、读、看、写等方式理解和表达意义的能力,以及在学习和使用语言的过程中形成的语言意识和语感。
英语语言能力构成英语学科核心素养的基础要素。
英语语言能力的提高蕴含文化意识、思维品质和学习能力的提升,有助于学生拓展国际视野和思维方式,开展跨文化交流。
2.文化意识
文化意识指对中外文化的理解和对优秀文化的认同,是学生在全球化背景下表现出的跨文化认知、态度和行为取向。
文化意识体现英语学科核心素养的价值取向。
文化意识的培育有助于学生增强国家认同和家国情怀,坚定文化自信,树立人类命运共同体意识,学会做人做事,成长为有文明素养和社会责任感的人。
3. 思维品质
思维品质指思维在逻辑性、批判性、创新性等方面所表现的能力和水平。
思维品质体现英语学科核心素养的心智特征。
思维品质的发展有助于提升学生分析和解决问题的能力,使他们能够从跨文化视角观察和认识世界,对事物作出正确的价值判断。
4.学习能力
学习能力指学生积极运用和主动调适英语学习策略、拓高英语学习渠道、努力提升英语学习效率的意识和能力。
学习能力构成英语学科核心素养的发展条件。
学习能力的培养有助于学生做好英语学习的自我管理,养成良好的学习习惯,拓宽学习渠道,提高学习效率。
英语学科核心素养的基础,包括六个要素：主题语境、语篇类型、语言知识、文化知识、语言技能和学习策略。
主题语境涵盖人与自我、人与社会和人与自然,涉及人文社会科学和自然科学领域等内容,为学科育人提供话题和语境；语篇类型包括口语和书面语篇以及不同的文体形式,如记叙文、说明文、议论文、应用文、访谈、对话等连续性文本,以及图表、图示、网页、广告、漫画等非连续性文本,为语言学习提供文体素材；语言知识涵盖语音知识、词汇知识、语法知识、语箱知识和语用知识,是构成语言能力的重要基础；语言技能分理解性技能和表达性技能,具体包括听、说、读、看（viewing)、写等,学生基于语篇所开展的学习活动即是基于这些语言技能,理解语篇和对语篇作出回应的活动；文化知识指中外优秀人文和科学知识,既包含物质文明知识,也包含精神文明知识,是学生形成跨文化意识、涵养人文和科学精神、坚定文化自信的知识源泉；学习策略包括元认知策路、认知策略、交际策略、情感策略等,有效选择和使用策略是帮助理解和表达、提高学习效率的手段,是学生形成自主学习和终身学习能力的必备条件。
普通高中英语课程的内容要求按照以上六大要素,即主题语境、语篇类型、语言知识、文化知识、语言技能和学习策略,描述所规定的学习内容及要求。
主题语境包括人与自我、人与社会和人与自然,涵盖整个高中阶段所涉及的主题内容,不分课程类别进行描述；其他五项内容要素均按照必修、选择性必修和选修三类课程描述具体的内容要求。
本课程标准还针对每项内容要素（含子要素）给出具体的教学提示,以帮助教师在实施各项具体内容的教学中解决好常见的问题。
主题语境
主题为语言学习提供主题范围或主题语境。
学生对主题意义的探究应是学生学习语言的最重要内容,直接影响学生语篇理解的程度、思维发展的水平和语言学习的成效。
在人与自我、人与社会和人与自然这三大主题语境中,人与自我涉及“生活与学习”“做人与做事”等两个主题群下的9项子主题；人与社会涉及“社会服务与人际沟通”“文学、艺术与体育”“历史、社会与文化”“科学与技术”等四个主题群下的16项子主题；人与自然涉及“自然生态”“环境保护”“灾害防范”“字宙探索”等四个主题群下的7项子主题。
所有主题语境都应包含中外文化的范畴。
【高考考纲和新课标的关系】
高考考纲和新课标是统一的,因此20年的高考备考应该依据考纲,结合新课标的学科素养要求进行。
高考英语的阅读理解,应该以主题语境为引领。
分类训练各种主题内容的阅读语篇。
通过学习语篇,不断提高自己的
语言能力。
【2020年高考命题预测】
预测一高考阅读理解所选材料通常都是国外网站上的地道的英语文章,然后经过命题专家整合、改编而
成。
高考试卷中的四篇阅读理解,常涉及到社会生活类话题的阅读文章。
预测二文章的篇幅较短,词数多为260～330,社会生活类阅读文章难度不大,关键是考查考生高效处理信息的能力,还要求考生对文章有更深层次的理解。
预测三题目设置灵活多样,通常以细节理解题为主,推理判断题为辅,兼顾猜测词义、句意题及目的意图题和主旨大意题。
这种命题特点要求考生更好地了解文章中的有用信息,提高阅读速度。
【学科网考点定位】2020考纲解读和近三年考点分布
【2020考纲解读】
社会生活类文章在高考阅读理解中出现的频率较高。
此类文章涉及人们在衣、食、住、行等方面的社会万象、生活经历、饮食与健康、休闲与娱乐、旅游、服装、住房等内容。
考生读这类文章会感觉轻松,试题做起来也比较得心应手。
在高考阅读理解题中,这类文章属于搭配类材料,所以,其命题多数属于中、低等难度的题目,如细节理解题、计算题、识图题等。
【2016-2019年新课标卷高考英语阅读理解试题分析】：（红色为社会生活阅读）
试卷类型年份篇
序
体裁词数话题考点分布
卷I 2016
A 记叙文267 主要介绍几位著名的女性,她们在各自的
领域做出了非凡的贡献。
细节理解题10
推理判断题3
词义猜测题1
主旨大意题1
B 议论文287 介绍社会上很多老年人搬到离子女近的
地方居住的一种趋势。
C 记叙文262 作者在一次运送造血干细胞途中的一段
经历。
D 说明文327 沉默在不同文化背景下的不同内涵。
2017
A 应用文231 购物中心Pacific Science Center 细节理解题6
推理判断题 5
观点态度题 1
词义猜测题1
B 记叙文296 救助一只小猫头鹰的故事
C 说明文352 爵士乐问题
D 说明文315 自制太阳能蒸馏器的方法。